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Top Headlines: Manatee High Coach Charged; Snooty Turns 65

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1. Coach Charged, Details Emerge in Manatee High School Case

Details have emerged from the case that has Manatee High School employee facing several misdemeanor charges for allegations that he inappropriately touched several students and three coworkers.

2. Happy Birthday, Snooty: Bradenton's Beloved Manatee Turns 65

The oldest manatee in captivity is now a senior citizen.

3. Step-Son Suspect in Step-Father's Attempted Murder

Chad Hogan stabbed his step-father multiple times as he watched television Friday evening, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

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4. School District of Manatee County Goes Tobacco Free

Tobacco products are now banned on all property belonging to the Manatee County School District. School board members voted on a district-wide moratorium Monday night.

5. Man Charged with Luring a Child at Library

Authorities said the 36-year-old first initiated the girl, 12, in conversation. When she said she was bored, he came up with a plan he thought would keep her busy.

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